Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·24)
c9-16161Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
30. Kh1 Ne7 31. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Best move. king to h1 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- Well found: queen to h8 (+5.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ne7, then Qxh8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #887.
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